In The Kitchen

I’m not a huge fan of champagne, but my years behind the bar have given me an appreciation for this festive, bubbly drink. I still rarely drink it straight, but it is pretty fantastic in fancy cocktails. Including my favorite, the French 75! The French 75 is a classic cocktail that consists of gin, powdered…

Store-bought rotisserie chicken is delicious, but nothing beats home-made roasted chicken. People are often intimidated by cooking a whole chicken, but it is a lot less scary than it looks. Here’s my favorite recipe for herb roasted chicken. Ingredients: 1 Whole Chicken (neck and giblets removed from the cavity) 4 Red Potatoes 4 Carrots (peeled)…

I LOVE broccoli. It’s healthy, tasty, & cheap, and it’s super easy to make! I love roasting broccoli in the oven or sautéing it on the stove, but when I’m in a pinch for time the microwave is my best friend! To make this delicious broccoli simply follow these 4 easy steps: Cut the florets off…

Like every other food lover out there, Italian food is my kryptonite. I could eat pasta every day of the week if Eric would let me. It’s filling, delicious, and so easy to make! I manage to squeeze it into our diet about once a week so I’ve tried dozens of different ways to spice…

Feel like getting away from the city? You don’t have to go on a long trip to get the peace and quiet you’re looking for, just take a quick drive out to Manchac, LA and enjoy the view! Nestled between Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas, the small town sits on the Pass Manchac waterway, which connects…

Everyone loves getting a box of fancy chocolates, but how much cooler would it be if they were homemade! These adorable morsels of chocolate make a great gift for Christmas, Valentines Day, and really any occasion – because who doesn’t like chocolate? Chocolate candies are surprisingly easy to make as long as you follow directions!…

Do you love peppermint bark this time of year? Well I do too, but I hate paying $6 for a tiny bag of Ghirardelli squares, so I finally tried to make some of my own and it was SO easy!! Try it for yourself and let me know how you like them! Ingredients: 1 Large Bag…

With the holidays around the corner pinterest is over flowing with quick and easy recipes, but I’ve seen almost no mushroom recipes. As a fungi lover, I had to remedy this problem so I threw together a super simple mushroom side dish recipe. Try it out for yourself and let me know how you like…

I light scented candles all year round, but the sugar cookie dessert scented candles come out in full force during the holidays! I just got the best smelling candle at Walmart (who knew they had good candles?). Better Homes claims it’s a “Candied Caramel Pecan” candle, but I swear it smells like hot, delicious cinna-buns.…